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PIHI Industry Principal, Judy Bellack, offers this in-depth look at how the junk fee initiative may impact one area - the various pet fees that have become the norm in recent years. #petinclusive #junkfees #petfees #multifamily
Keeping Pets and Families Together: The Power of BestyBnB Many families facing domestic violence or other hardships are forced to make a heartbreaking choice: their safety or their beloved pet. BestyBnB, a portfolio company of Leap Venture Studio & Academy, provides a heartwarming solution. Their innovative platform connects agencies with pre-vetted pet caregivers, offering safe temporary homes for pets. This allows families to seek help without leaving their furry friends behind. "We're incredibly proud to support BestyBnB," says Brett Yates, CEO of Michelson Found Animals. "Their impact on families is truly inspiring!" Read more about BestyBnB and how YOU can help: https://lnkd.in/ga7SExMV
From Student to Shop Owner in 2 Years! Remember Lauren Turner, our inspiring Michelson Institute for Pet Professions student? We met her in 2022, and now in 2024, she's celebrating the grand opening of her own grooming salon, Pawtique Pawlor! Together with our partners West Coast Grooming Academy and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, we gave Lauren the tools and education and are so incredibly proud to see her turn her passion into a career! Read her inspiring story & the benefits of a dog grooming career! https://lnkd.in/gVtE3EJi
Thank you to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) for highlighting our resources and the importance of pet-inclusive housing. Their recent article explores the AVMA's Steering Group recommendations to make rental housing more welcoming for pets. Here's why this is crucial: Stronger Human-Animal Bond: Studies show pets provide numerous benefits, reducing stress & increasing social interaction for residents. Stronger Communities: Pet-inclusive communities ensure that families can stay together. Reduced Shelter Intake: Increased access to pet-inclusive housing can lead to fewer animals surrendered to shelters. Michelson Found Animals & the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative wholeheartedly agree! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFArGGEa
A huge thank you to Best Friends Animal Society for another incredible National Conference in Orlando! The Michelson Found Animals team had a fantastic time learning, connecting, and sharing our passion and resources for animal well-being. This conference was packed with: -Actionable Tools & Strategies: We learned valuable tactics for increasing lifesaving efforts in our communities. -Inspiring Speakers: Hearing from leaders in animal welfare, including Gina Knepp, National Shelter Engagement Director for MFA, fueled our commitment to making a difference. -Networking Opportunities: We connected with inspiring organizations that are doing phenomenal work across the country. Together, we can create a world where no animal is left behind!
Congrats to our friends FixNation, Inc. who truly are our heroes! https://lnkd.in/gtk7ntAJ
